What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist, Outpatient Surgery position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
Part-time, 50% FTE, day/evening. Monday - Friday between the hours of 6:40am - 3:10pm and 9:10am - 5:40pm, rotating one day off each week. No weekend, holidays or on-call requirements. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay:
- This position may be eligible for up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Be part of something remarkable
Join our remarkable team as they work together to perform surgical procedures to patients. UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 280,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona-a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.
We are seeking a Surgical Tech to:
- Help prepare the operating room prior to surgery, ensure the right instruments and supplies are ready in the room.
- Assist the surgeon by anticipating their next move and handing them any instruments that may be needed in order to make the procedure run as smooth and efficient as possible.
- Assist with inventory control.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Completion of a Surgical Technologist program Required
- Two (2) years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of completion of a Surgical Technologist program
Work Experience
- Completion of a Surgical Technologist program Preferred
- 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 6 months Required
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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